"The devil, the originator of sorrowful anxieties and restless troubles, flees before the sound of music almost as much as before the Word of God....Music is a gift and grace of God, not an invention of men. Thus it drives out the devil and makes people cheerful. Then one forgets all wrath, impurity, and other devices."
German theologian and religious reformer whose writings sparked the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century. His Ninety-five Theses challenged the sale of indulgences and emphasized scripture and faith in Christian doctrine. He translated the Bible into German, influencing theology and language development.